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A -- LOW COST ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM HARDWARE FOR SPACECRAFT DEVELOP- MENT PROGRAMS SOL N00014- POC Code 8210. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking sources to provide low cost attitude control system hardware for various spacecraft development programs. NRL is interested in companies with the capability to provide any of the following hardware: star trackers, inertial reference units, GPS units, reaction wheels, control moment gyros, torque rods, sun sensors, horizon sensors, magnetometers, and thrusters. Specific interests include .005 to .5 N-m and .2 to 10 N-m-s2 class reaction wheels, 1 to 20-N-m class control moment gyros, and 10 to 100 A-m2 class torque rods. NRL requests each respondent to provide product performance, size, weight, and power requirements as well as development timelines and non-recurring and recurring costs for any of the specific technologies described above. In addition, a summary of qualifications and previous development experience should be included. Respondees are also encouraged to include information regarding ''cutting edge'' technologies and hardware in any stage of development. Responses shall include two copies of the requested information, are due no later than 45 days after the issue date of this synopsis, and should be no longer than 15 pages per copy. NRL recognizes the need to protect proprietary information. Restricted or proprietary data must be clearly marked and presented as an addendum to the non-restricted response to this request. Any and all proprietary data shall be protected and will not be released without the expressed approval of the source. This request is for planning purposes and supports ongoing development activities in spacecraft programs. This request shall not be construed as a request for proposal (RFP), in Invitation for Bids (IFB), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow on capabilities. The Government does not intend, at this time, to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. No entitlement to payment of direct costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submissions of responses. Any procurement will be separately synopsized in the Commerce Business Daily. Send information to: Naval Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Development Section, Code 3210, Attn: Bob McClelland, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S. W., Washington, D. C. 20375-5326. (0046)

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